Classroom Instructional Assistant

Grafton; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Education assistance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Grafton Integrated Health Network seeks a Direct Support Professional to work under supervision in our Education program. You will help implement instructional and therapeutic activities, assist with lesson materials, and monitor client progress.

Responsibilities include providing direct care, maintaining safety, transporting clients as needed, and documenting behavior and participation. A background check, drug screen, and valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or an associate's degree with 3 months' experience working with children, or a high school diploma with 6 months' experience.
• Must be 19 years of age.
• Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Demonstrates moderate computer skills and basic keyboarding; able to start and save documents in Microsoft Word.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and implement treatment plans for clients.
• Assist Academic Teacher with instructional materials and lesson planning.
• Record and monitor behavioral data and progress towards goals.
• Support transportation between residence and school as needed.
• Maintain safety, supervise clients, and manage crisis situations.

Skills

Moderate computer skills

Valid driver license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Associate's degree in Human Services

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Category: Direct Support Professional

Requisition Number: CLASS003574

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• Posted : August 28, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Empower Every Child — and Find Purpose in Every Day

At Grafton Integrated Health Network, we’re guided by a shared purpose: helping individuals with complex needs reach their fullest potential. As anInstructional Assistant , your work has meaningful impact—you’ll transform challenges into breakthroughs and see the difference you make in each Child's growth. You’ll join a culture of teamwork and collaboration, where educators, clinicians, and support staff work together to create a community of care and success. And because we care for you so you can care for others, we provide the resources, training, and support you need to grow both personally and professionally.

Join us — and make a lasting difference in how students learn, grow, and thrive!

Be part of a team that leads with Heart & GRIT, the Grafton Way !

Monday - Friday 9am - 3:30pm

Job Summary

Under general supervision, Direct Support Professionals in our Education program, participate in the direct care and plan implementation for clients, as prescribed by physician and treatment teams. They assist the Academic Teacher in implementing instructional and therapeutic activities. They may assist with writing lesson plans and preparing instructional materials to support instruction. They assist the Academic Teacher with assessing progress (analysis of data) and modifying teaching techniques to promote achievement of each assigned client’s established goals. They work with clients in residences during academic breaks and holidays. In community-based programs, they provide transportation between the residence and school. They provide supervision, safety and crisis management for the client population; complete documentation of client behavior and participation in programming; adhere to the scheduled activities; role model positive, mature behavior; utilize proactive behavioral strategies to minimize client crisis and maximize success. They report to a teacher or program supervisor/ manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Health, Safety and Wellness of Clients

• Ensures medications are delivered accurately and on time.
• Provides for the well-being and safety of clients.
• Supports client health and hygiene.
• Reports serious incidents,participatesinreviewsand implements follow-up measures, as applicable.
• Knows the SNAP(strengths, needs, abilities and preferences), goals/objectives/outcomes and treatment strategies from the current Plans (Treatment Plan, IEP, ISP) of assigned clients.
• Promotes clients’ achievement of behavioral goals by implementingthe behaviorstrategies and teaching alternative behaviors, asindicatedin the Treatment Plan/IEP/ISP.
• Actively instructs assigned clients so they can achieve education/residential goals andobjectivesor ID Waiver outcomes.
• Collects and documents behavioral and instructional data, accurately and reliably.
• Documents servicesdeliveredaccurately andin a timely manner.
• Maintainsa high levelof engagement with and monitoring of clients.Implements planned activities throughout theworkday.

Provides a Supportive and Solution–Focused Environment

• Builds trusting, respectful relationships with clients and helps clients do the same.
• Demonstrates knowledge about the symptoms andsupportsassociated with diagnoses of assigned clients and a trauma-informed care approach.
• Manages behavioral crisis safely.
• Collaborates with the Treatment Team to provide continuity of support and care, by communicating and contributing to team discussions and decisions.
• Exhibits exemplary customer service with guardians, agency personnel and visitors.

Site Management – Housekeeping, Nutrition, Transportation, Finances

• Ensures a safe residence / classroom environment.
• Assures a clean and organized residence/classroom.
• Promotes good nutrition and, in group homes,assistswith meal preparation.
• Provides transportation / community mobility.
• Assistswith purchases and is accountable for program and client money, as applicable.

Teamwork and commitment to the mission,valuesand vision of Grafton

• Demonstrates knowledge of organization.
• Demonstrates the core values of personal integrity and accountability.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Abachelor's degree in human services; or anassociate'sdegree and 3 months experience working with children; or be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D. and 6 months experience working with children
• Must be 19 years of age
• Must pass criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Demonstratesmoderatecomputer skills – how to log-in, how to navigate the Web for information,how to start and save a document in Microsoft WORD,andhasbasic keyboarding skills.

COMPENSATION

• Starting at $17 up to $22.00/hour based on experience and qualifications plus opportunity for overtime and shift differentials!
• Depending on hoursworked you may be eligible for Grafton's shift differential that is currently being offered.
• ShiftDifferentials:$1.50/hr. weekday evenings & overnight from 3:30p - 7:00a & $3.00/hr. weekends starting Fri 3:30p through Mon 7:00a

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Caring for You, So You can Care for Others:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)

Stronger Together: Supporting Your Growth & Success:

• Paid Career Development - we pay you while becoming certified in CPR, Ukeru , Mandt and other career training!
• 401(k), including an employer match up to $2,500 annually
• Education Assistance up to $5,250 annually
• As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness

If you require a reasonable accommodation or need assistance with the application or
interview process please contact us at [e-mail]

Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace!

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Education

Required

GED or better in General Studies.

High School or better in General Studies.

Preferred

Associates or better in Human Services.

Bachelors or better in Human Services.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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